MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute wing mirror (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension and engine components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute wing mirror (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension and engine components
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MV09 PEN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV09 PEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MV09 PEN registered?
MV09 PEN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2009.
Is MV09 PEN safe to buy?
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